Keep vinyl stickers out of our environment this earth day!

Earth Day represents a vision for change, and endorses the world’s largest environmental movement. On this Earth Day, and the many more to come, we want to bring light to a multi-billion dollar industry that is a massive contributor to the micro plastic tragedy that is plaguing our waterways and environment; The Vinyl Sticker.

At Dust City Designs, we always strive to be as eco-friendly as possible with our products. From our Wood Stickers, all the way to the shipping box, we try to make our impact as little as possible. The vinyl sticker industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that is a massive contributor to the micro plastic tragedy that is plaguing our waterways and environment.

Vinyl is a plastic substance the earth cannot digest, and it’s an issue that no one has really talked about and no one is currently willing to address, until now. It wasn’t until Josh Glisan, Dust City Designs Founder & CEO, had actually been making Wood Stickers for a couple of years before he started digging deeper into the environmental impacts of vinyl stickers.

It actually took me a bit to make the connection of Wood Stickers being a sustainable alternative to vinyl stickers. It wasn't until I really started researching how vinyl stickers were made and how truly toxic they are that we decided to move ahead with a movement to keep vinyl stickers out of our waterways. I had actually been making Wood Stickers for a couple of years before I started really looking into what it takes to make a vinyl sticker. As I started digging deeper into the environmental impacts that vinyl stickers have I was absolutely appalled at how something so toxic and detrimental to the environment could be used on a daily basis with no regards for its environmental impacts.

When I started to produce Wood Stickers I made every attempt to make their environmental impact as little as possible. It was my goal from the beginning. It wasn’t until I started researching how vinyl stickers were made that I really began to understand the massive environmental impact that vinyl has on our ecosystem. Vinyl stickers are a massive contributor to the micro plastic tragedy that is plaguing our waterways. As a vinyl sticker starts to break down it creates these tiny plastic flakes that end up in every marine ecosystem. It’s an issue that no one has talked about and no one is currently willing to address, up until now. We’re here to create a sticker that is eco friendly in both it’s creation and its disposal. The vinyl sticker industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. Billions of vinyl stickers are bought, sold, and given away every year. No one has ever stopped to think about the life cycle of all that vinyl. Vinyl is not only toxic to produce but it also releases toxins as it begins to break down. We wanted to create a safe and environmentally conscious alternative to potentially one of the largest plastic polluters in the world.

- Josh Glisan, CEO & Founder

Biodegradable Stickers

Unlike traditional stickers, our Wood Stickers will fully biodegrade! Vinyl stickers are extremely toxic to produce and even more toxic to consume. When a vinyl sticker breaks down, it leaves behind tiny pieces of micro-plastic that ultimately pollute our land and waterways. When our Wood Stickers break down, they leave behind only wood that can fully biodegrade. But what about my sticker breaking down while in use?! No need to worry, our Wood Stickers will last just as long as a traditional sticker. They can last indefinitely with indoor use and can last up to two years when exposed to the elements of the outdoors or dish washing.

Sustainably Sourced Wood

Many people's first concern about wood stickers is, "What about all that wood?!" Fret not friend, all of our wood stickers are sustainably and ethically sourced. We worked directly with an FSC certified wood supplier to be sure that all of our wood products are up to our tough standards. A close chain of communication between us an our supplier allows us to be sure that every wood sticker we produce is not having a harmful effect on our environment. Our goal is not only to create a healthy earth for today, but also for generations to come!

Environmentally Friendly Packaging

With our Wood Stickers, we wanted all aspects to be as environmentally friendly as possible. All of our hang tags are printed on a recycled content paper, from a local print shop. This means cutting down on carbon emissions made from long transportation times. Additionally, all of our stickers came packaged in a cellophane sleeve. Cellophane is a great alternative to plastic as it offers many of the beneficial qualities of plastic, with out the harmful environmental effects. Our cellophane sleeves will fully biodegrade when left to the elements, leaving no trace.

Building the world’s largest environmental movement

On April 22, 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development.

In the U.S. and around the world, smog was becoming deadly and evidence was growing that pollution led to developmental delays in children. Biodiversity was in decline as a result of the heavy use of pesticides and other pollutants.

The global ecological awareness was growing, and the US Congress and President Nixon responded quickly. In July of the same year, they created the Environmental Protection Agency, and robust environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, among many.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Wood Stickers featuring these main characteristics of the park are now available!

The greater Lassen area has been volcanically active for about three millions years. While the area sleeps now, steam vents, boiling springs, and bubbling mudpots remain active--direct evidence that the volcanic center still smolders. No one can say when or where the next eruption will occur. We can only say that it will.

History

In August 2016, Lassen Volcanic National Park will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. The fifteenth national park established by Congress, Lassen is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. Two pioneer trails, developed by William Nobles and Peter Lassen, are associated with the park. In 1851, Nobles discovered an alternate route to California, passing through Lassen. Sections of the Lassen and Nobles Emigrant Trail are still visible. Lassen, for whom the park is named, guided settlers near here and tried to establish a city.

Volcanic Activity

The greater Lassen area has been volcanically active for about three millions years. Recently the region has seen eruptions from Cinder Cone (~350 years ago) and Lassen Peak (~100 years ago). While the area sleeps now, steam vents, boiling springs, and bubbling mudpots remain active--direct evidence that the volcanic center still smolders. No one can say when or where the next eruption will occur. We can only say that it will.

Every rock at Lassen originates from volcanoes. Lassen's volcanic domes are part of the most recently active Lassen Volcanic Center, which began to erupt about 825,000 years ago. Represented in the park are all four types of volcanoes found in the world--shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome. Unlike other Cascade volcanoes, Lassen's large plug dome and composite volcanoes are in close proximity to the smaller cinder cone volcanoes that surround the volcanic center.

Nature and science

Although Lassen is primarily known for its volcanic geology, the park boasts a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Over 700 flowering plant species grace the park, providing shelter and food for 250 vertebrates as well as a host of invertebrates including insects. This great diversity of life forms is due to two factors: the geographic location of the park and the abundance of habitats that occur there. Situated at the southern end of the Cascade Range geologic province, Lassen Volcanic National Park lies at the crossroads of three great biological provinces: the Cascades range to the north, the Sierra Nevada mountains to the south and the Great Basin desert to the east. The myriad habitats of Lassen Volcanic National Park are produced by variations in environmental conditions such as elevation (5,000 to 10,457 feet), moisture (precipitation is greater on the western than the eastern side of the park), substrate (rock type and soil depth), temperature, insolation (amount of sun) and prior disturbance (both natural and human-caused).

Check out the lassen volcanic national park website for hours, activities, and much more!

The PAper fashion show opts for sustainable swag; Wood stickers!

The ONE Paper Fashion Show™ is a fundraiser that showcases Colorado-made creative work of designers, artists, creative directors, fashion designers and fashion enthusiasts because all great designs begin with paper.In 2005, Jimmy Diffee and the non-profit, One Club For Creativity Denver (formerly ADCD) board, came up with the Paper Fashion Show™ as a replacement for the annual Christmas Ornament auction/fundraiser. Jimmy was inspired by a body art ball in Deep Ellum (Dallas), where artists painted live models which then were showcased in a runway competition. The designs as well as the event were just so raw, one really felt like they were part of something underground. He wanted to replicate that feeling in a way that showcased the raw talent in the Denver design community. When fellow Board Member Sherry Johnston asked if there was a way we could incorporate paper into the event, it just clicked: a paper fashion show.Everyone wanted to be a part of it right from the beginning and the energy-level was through the roof. The goal became to get as many artists involved as they could find: hair & makeup, modeling talent, photographers, videographers, DJs, and of course graphic & fashion designers. Everyone wanted the show to be part of their portfolio. Even the beneficiaries of the fundraiser, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA), wanted to be involved, and integrated paper fashion design into their arts curriculum to later become part of the runway show. The paper companies donated cash and the paper, since they were perfectly positioned to get exposure to designers that would be working with (and printing future jobs on) their paper. Once this stage was set, the media jumped on board, with Kirk Montgomery from 9News picking up the story and airing a 4 minute piece about the show.The first show was held at Cervantes Ballroom on November 9, 2005, and was hosted by drag-queen comedians. There were 23 total designs modeled in the show, which started fashionably late at more than an hour behind schedule. It was chaotic and the sheer size of the event made it impossible to run smoothly. But they pulled it off, and the most rewarding moment came when Jimmy was able to hand over a $1500 check to DAVA at their annual Gala. The show has come a long way since this first event, but the one thing that has remained constant is the energy created by bringing together such amazing talent from right here in our backyard.

annual paper fashion show

In past years, over 800 attendees, hailing from a wide range of industries, ethnicities, and disciplines have attended Denver’s one-and-only, annual fundraiser, The Paper Fashion Show. Locally, in Denver, The Paper Fashion Show™ has been featured in numerous publications including 303 Magazine, 9News, Westword, Amex Essentials (American Express’ online magazine), and GDUSA, as well as on TV, with Denver Channel 7 News, Denver Open Media, and KDVR Fox 31.

Thanks to the global non profit, The One Club for Creativity, in New York—The Paper Fashion Show™ will reach some of the world’s top creative minds, with over 4,000 members in 31 countries, plus an additional 250,000 followers across social media channels. The 2019 show promises to be our biggest, most visible event in club history, attracting nationwide arts and media attention.

Thanks to the global non profit, The One Club for Creativity, in New York—The Paper Fashion Show™ will reach some of the world’s top creative minds, with over 4,000 members in 31 countries, plus an additional 250,000 followers across social media channels. The 2019 show promises to be our biggest, most visible event in club history, attracting nationwide arts and media attention.

The One Club For Creativity Denver’s Paper Fashion Show™ is the largest paper fashion show in the nation. Many publications have featured the show throughout the years which continues to be an unforgettable evening of wearable art in motion.

Paper Fashion Show™ is an all-volunteer organized and run event, supporting 501c3 non profit, The One Club For Creativity and Denver and Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA), a non-profit organization providing free after-school arts programs for urban youth, ages 3 to 17. Combining art and technology, DAVA programs emphasize innovation, problem-solving, and connection to community. While arts education can connect to careers in the arts, at DAVA they do much more. Their unique approach results in students not only gaining skills in art, but also valuable education, job, and social skills in preparation for a wide range of life aspirations.

Since its inception, the Paper Fashion Show™ has raised over $58,000 for DAVA.

The Zion National Park Forever Project engages in collaborative efforts with federal agencies, gateway communities, and guests to create connections to the Greater Zion Landscape that will lead to lifelong stewardship. We were so excited to work with this non-profit organization to create custom wood stickers featuring some of the main geological characteristics of the park!

Protecting forever

There are some experiences in nature that are infinitely important, easy to lose and impossible to replace. The Zion National Park Forever Project is vigilant in the long-term preservation of these resources. In protecting the park, this organization has funded hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of projects. Some include: conserving the greater Zion landscape, piloting sky-high image captures, discovering new species, sharing the wisdom of the Kaibab Paiute Dark-Sky Nation, and many more enriching programs. There are many more crucial opportunities that still need funding, if you're interested in donating to protecting Zion forever, visit their website.

Improving today

Another mission of this non-profit is to take current conditions of the park and enrich them to their fullest potential. Some funded projects include:

Planning recreational facilities in the adjacent landscapeMaintaining the integrity of Scout LookoutStargazing at Cedar BreaksEstablishing a visitor contact station for Zion's east entranceConnecting cyclists to Zion CanyonEstablishing a visitor information and education facilityReopening Middle Emerald Pools Trail

Informing tomorrow

The final pillar of the Zion National Park Forever Project is educating and cultivating learning environments for audiences of all ages.

Some funded projects include: Learning from the elders at Paiute Tribal youth camp, safeguarding the junior ranger program, starting education at home, and bringing the parks to local elementary schools.

Making a difference now and forever

The dramatic landscape of Zion is impressive to all, and the Zion National Park Forever Project is inspired to keep it this way. Take home some of the awesomeness of the park on a Dust City real wood sticker from the Forever Store!

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https://woodstickers.com/blogs/news/take-home-a-piece-of-historic-multnomah-falls-on-a-wood-sticker2019-03-26T13:16:37-06:002019-03-26T13:16:38-06:00Take home a piece of historic Multnomah Falls on a wood stickerLilly LukeMore]]>

An attraction rich in history, multnomah falls is a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water.

Located in the Columbia River Gorge, the waterfall spans two tiers on basalt cliffs, and is the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon. Dust City was thrilled to be able to create custom wood stickers displaying this landmark's true beauty.

a Historic Site

According to the
Native American
Multnomah tribe, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe. Now, Multnomah Falls is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest with more than 2 million stopping by each year to take in the views.

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area encompasses 292,500 acres, running from the mouth of the Sandy River to the mouth of the Deschutes and spanning southern Washington and northern Oregon. The Gorge is unique in its natural and cultural history, as well as its designation as a National Scenic Area.

Benson Bridge and Multnomah Falls Lodge, are features that help make this waterfall special. In 1914, Simon Benson, a prominent businessman and owner of the falls at that time, erected the bridge which was crafted by Italian stone masons. Benson gave the 300 acre site to the City of Portland. In 1943, final ownership of the site and lodge was transferred to the Forest Service.

The Multnomah Falls Lodge was built in 1925 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Every type of rock found in the Columbia River Gorge is represented in the lodge structure.

multnomah falls lodge

Offers upscale, Northwest-style cuisine with an emphasis on fresh and local ingredients. Their Great Room features a romantic fireplace and the atrium-style Falls Room boasts a fantastic view of the famed Multnomah Falls. Or, during the summer months, you can dine on their patio and experience the sights and sounds of the Falls! Don't forget to stop by the gift shop on your way out and get mementos or wood stickers to remember your trip!

Visit the Multnomah Falls Lodge website for more information and their online gift shop!

What is your role at Dust City Designs?

I actually just celebrated my 4 year anniversary with Dust City Designs last week! I am the Chief Laser Operator, meaning I am in charge of making sure the lasers are on at all times. I am also in charge of everything shipping related and make sure quality is on point for every order that goes out our door.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE?

5 years of film & production

10 years recording industry

5 years multi-media & gallery

4 years and counting at Dust City!

What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten?

Termites and grasshoppers.

What is something interesting that some people may not know about you?

I own the worlds largest bouncy ball collection. You can follow me at @super_ball_collection

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Japan!

If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Dust City has partnered with Realtree to bring outdoor enthusiasts wood stickers! Realtree has become known as one of the largest, most respected names in the outdoor industry, and now they offer wood stickers. Being the world's leading camouflage, Realtree is licensed by over 1,500 manufacturers of thousands of outdoor and lifestyle products. In addition, they are committed to supporting individuals and groups that work to ensure our outdoor heritage, the conservation of natural places, and the wildlife that resides there.

Company history

In 1986, very early in the camouflage revolution, Bill Jordan decided to try his hand at designing a camo pattern. Bill had entered the hunting industry in 1983, when he started Spartan Archery Products in a back room of his father's boat dealership in Columbus, Georgia. Spartan manufactured t-shirts at a local mill, which were sold to a variety of large retail customers across the country.

Bill believed that by layering the images of twigs and leaves over a vertical bark background, he could create a three-dimensional appearance that would match a variety of terrain—and make his pattern distinct. Using local mills, Bill navigated the printing process until he finally had a set of camouflage clothing to photograph.

Always the promoter, Bill began to photograph the garments on bowhunters in tree stands. Every month for about eight months, he sent the images to hunting clothing buyers across the nation. But Bill couldn't send sample garments, because the camo was doing too good a job disappearing. "We couldn't get the pattern to stay on the pants," he remembers. "It rubbed off. I had only one suit and no additional fabric, so I kept sending photos." When December rolled around, the buyers were clamoring for garments. "I didn't have any garments," Bill recalls. "But I couldn’t tell them that, so I just sent them some more photos."

Bill had begun working with Eastbank Textiles, and they met the printing challenge just one week before the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. "There we were, dressing mannequins at midnight, the night before the show started," Bill recalls. "The anxiety at that point was unbelievable. I had no credibility in this business, and there I was—after teasing all these buyers—dressing my mannequins with the only garments I had in the whole world, just hours before the show started. I had no manufacturer making this clothing—just Spartan, and Spartan had no money. I couldn't even have sold to the first retailer if I had wanted to. I had no licensing agreements to work with and no real idea what I was going to do next. I only knew I had a few pieces of clothing, a twenty-by-twenty-foot booth, and hopefully some very influential people stopping by to see me."

"On the opening morning of the show, at 9:30, here came the Bass Pro Shops buyer. Ten minutes later, the Oshman's buyer walked into the booth. After another ten minutes, here came the Wal-Mart buyer. I had all three of them in the booth at the same time. I was thinking, 'Now what am I going to do?'"
The three of them stayed in Realtree's booth for a long time that morning, talking with Bill and asking questions. Finally, they came to the conclusion that Walls, a hunting clothing company, wanted to buy the fabric from Eastbank Textiles, manufacture the garments with it, and then see how well they sold. That's when licensing was born.

There are dozens of stories like this, because much of Realtree's early growth was financed on a shoestring budget. In fact, the company's first facility was a rented empty church. Bill and two or three employees worked in the upstairs office, they stored boxes in the baptismal room, and the sanctuary was the company's first warehouse. But those were exciting times, and each small success was celebrated by the entire staff.

Bill Jordan has never stopped innovating. Today's camo designs are created using sophisticated computers, digital cameras, and photo-realistic printing. Realtree stays at the forefront of the latest developments in fabric design and printing in order to advise customers (licensees who pay a royalty fee to use the camo patterns) about the best ways to maintain quality and performance.

CAMOUFLAGE patterns

Realtree camouflage patterns are used for every type of hunting. Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, (Waterfowl Hunting) Duck Hunting, Goose Hunting, Predator Hunting, Big Game Hunting, Bear Hunting, Hog Hunting, Rabbit Hunting, Squirrel Hunting, Upland Hunting, Quail Hunting, Pheasant Hunting, Dove Hunting and more. But Realtree has become so much more than just effective camouflage. As a media company, our television shows, DVD titles, and web properties can be found in households nationwide. As a marketing company, the support we put behind our patterns and brands is unrivaled.

sea lion Caves

The Sea Lion Caves is America's largest sea cave as identified by the Guiness Book of World Records. It is the year round home of the Steller Sea Lion. The Stellar sea lion, also known as the northern sea lion, is the largest member of the sea lion family. You can see these majestic beauties in their natural habitat dwelling in the formation of the cavern that began about 25 million years ago. Am It now soars to the height of a 12- story building and stretched the length of a football field. Sea lions aren't the only wild animal you will see there, the natural amphitheater is also the home to other marine life and shore creatures!

The cavern walls are painted with natural mineral stains like Lichens, and algae that create colorful greens, pinks, purples, tans, and reds that form on the rough surfaces. the sea level portion of this cave and sea cliff rocks just outside the cave have become, over the centuries, the only known mainland rookery or "breeding area" of the Steller Sea Lion, and to lesser extent, the California sea lion. The Cave vicinity is home to several other animals including bats, pigeon guillemots, cormorants, gulls, orcas, gray whales, humpback whales, harbor seals, California sea lions, bald eagles, mountain lions, black bear, elk, deer, chipmunks, gray squirrels, owls, common murre, tufted puffin, marbled murrelet, black oystercatcher, anklets, sandpiper, dunlin, whimbrel, snowy plover, osprey, killdeer, and numerous ducks and geese. Many seabird species are endemic and found nowhere else, except along the Oregon Coast.

Sea Lion Caves Fun Facts

Cave Formed 25 million years ago

Cave is made of Basalt Rock

The largest Sea Cave in the America's

Height: equivalent to a 12 story building

Length of a football field

Elevator access since 1961

Discovered in 1880 by Captain William Cox

The elevator capacity is twenty-three passengers

The elevator descends a total of 208 feet

The elevator speed is 250 feet per minute

The elevator accommodates about 400 people per hour

BRONZE STATUE

A life-size sculpture by Ken Scott was built and commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sea Lion Caves. Sea Lion Family was publicly dedicated in 1982 and has an adult bull male, an adult female, and a young pup sea lion, sunning themselves on the rocks. Coming in at 1,500 pounds, the sculpture was likely the largest cast bronze sculpture in Oregon at the time.

The bones

Sea lions, seals and walruses are marine mammals belonging to an order, or group, called pinnipeds, which means fin-footed or wing-footed. At the Sea Lion Caves you can find the encased specimen pictured on the right on display at Sea Lion Caves was prepared and is on permanent loan from Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The animal was a 3 year old female Steller Sea Lion, found with a fatal gun shot wound near Newport, Oregon. She was over 7 feet long and weighed 327 pounds.

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https://woodstickers.com/blogs/news/born-aviation-and-dust-city-create-new-designs-for-airplane-and-train-lovers2019-03-07T16:13:10-07:002019-03-07T16:13:10-07:00Born Aviation and Dust City create new designs for airplane and train loversLilly LukeMore]]>

Born Aviation, a wholesaler of aviation related gift items, and Dust City have come together to bring airplane and train enthusiasts Wood Stickers! Family owned and operated for 40 years, this company provides unique gifts for bonafide retailers. With items featuring NASA, D-Day, AirZoo, Trintec, Die Cast and much more, retailers can find tons of exciting products!

Born Aviation has created some pretty unique custom stickers that Dust City hasn't seen before! They include: F4U airplanes, P-40 Warhawks, Bud Anderson's P-51 Mustang "Old Crow",
an EMD F7 train, a steam train and more!

If you're absolutely dying to get your hands on one (or a few) of these stickers, check out all of Born Aviation's retailer locations HERE!

Become a born aviation retailer!

If you are a bonafide retail outlet or an organization acting as a retail outlet, you may receive one of their catalogs. To see other products sold by this impressive wholesaler, check out their website!

The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show is featured as one of the "Top 10 Things To See in Alaska" by the Travel Channel. Here you will see the worlds best athletes in a sport pulled straight from the heart of American History.

-- Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show Facebook

Alaskan Cruise destination

Located just 1 block from the cruise ship docks, this show is a must-see for tourists enjoying an Alaskan vacation.
Your cheers will turn to roars of excitement as axes fly through the air, men free fall from tall trees, and then run atop spinning logs floating in the water. The show is held in a covered, heated, and cushioned grandstand that includes a rustic lodge gift shop and full concession. This will be one hour of action, excitement, and laughs that is unique to all of Alaska.

Tour options for all

The Great American Lumberjack Show provides fun, immersive experiences for visitors, check out these tour options!

Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show & Crab Feast—Taste and experience Alaska with this Alaskan-style crab-crackin’ and lumberjackin’ day. Start your tour at the Lumberjack Sports Arena where all of Ketchikan would, once a year, celebrate their logging heritage at the annual Timber Carnival. Then loosen your belt and grab your camera as you sight see your way to the rustic yet elegant, George Inlet Lodge for an all-you-can-eat crab feast.

Disney Exclusive: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show—The Disney Exclusive Lumberjack Show is a rip-roaring good time that is filled with quality entertainment for all ages. With kid-friendly activities before the show and special character appearances during, it will sure delight and entertain our Disney guests.

Timber, Totems, and Ketchikan Discovery—Enjoy an educational and rowdy good time in the heart of downtown. Begin with a walking tour by 2 monumental sights to Ketchikan. Continue to the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, where you discover Alaska’s temperate rainforest and learn about the beauty, diversity, and history of the Tongass National Forest on a narrated tour. After learning about Ketchikan and the Tongass National Forest, join us at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show celebrating a bygone era.

Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show & Axe Throwing Challenge—Enjoy a rowdy good time at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show as two teams of true Alaskan Lumberjacks compete in 12 events including chopping, sawing, tree climbing, and log rolling. Meet your jacks after the show for pictures and then, you can compete in a thrilling Axe Throwing Competition. Get coached by one of our World Class Lumberjacks as you learn how to Axe Throw!

i love saipan wood stickers

Saipan, one of the largest islands of the Northern Mariana Islands and a commonwealth of the United Stated, now has Dust City Wood Stickers available! An island huge in tourism, visitors are guaranteed to be excited about the variety of designs available to remember their vacation.

The stickers feature a diverse mix of imagery pertinent to the island and it's main features. Some of these elements include: island and ocean animals, surfing, and of course gambling and casinos!

Gift shops throughout the island will have these stickers available, here are the locations of a few of the main I Love Saipan stores in Saipan:

Saipan is an island of adventure!

Whether it's snorkeling, scuba diving, gambling or karaoke, this island has fun for everyone. Check out the I Love Saipan website to learn more about the island, and don't forget to purchase your favorite Dust City Wood Sticker!

NEW ADDITIONs TO CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOPS

SF Mercantile, a distributor passionate about creating unique mementos, has teamed up with Dust City Designs to bring Wood Stickers to gift shops across California. Featuring a bear designed by local artist Ethel Martinez, these stickers are sure to remind shoppers of their favorite times in "The Golden State".

The bears, inspired by the 1913 sheet music cover of the state song "I Love You California", are unique to each region.

They can be seen holding a variety of items including: a surfboard, a wine barrel, filming equipment, skis, mining equipment, a computer, a bike and much more!

The main store, San Francisco Mercantile, is in the historic Haight Ashbury located at: 1698 Haight Street, SF CA 94117. While assortments vary by store, you can most definitely find these stickers at many of their locations. Find the full list of shops here!

Be sure to look on SF Mercantile's websiteto collect any stickers or other products you missed on your California visit!

The company was started by Robert Emmons who saw a niche in the market after working on a project to revamp a few shops. While trying to plan a new assortment it became clear that there was a very limited assortment available to retailers and a need for a better line of San Francisco mementos that are more trendy, updated and designed by local artists who know and love the city.

After many years of designing products for other retailers Robert decided it was time to leave the corporate world behind and create a product line of his own, so in 2008 he began collaborating with other local designers, partnered with the best factories in the industry, emptied his savings, and then converting his garage into a make-shift warehouse; SF Mercantile was born.

They launched their line with 12 San Francisco themed items in the spring of 2009 and since then have grown their product assortment to around 150 designs including San Francisco, Wine Country, Sausalito, East Bay/Oakland, Coastal and General California. They also design and produce custom products for customers throughout the US and are currently working on a dozen new SF Mercantile designs that will be available later this year.

SF Mercantile's mission is focused on a commitment to community:

Celebrating the diverse and vibrant culture that is uniquely Californian in their quality line of gifts and keepsakes.

Collaborating and employing inspired local talent of bay area artists and designers.

Community involvement through partnerships with local small businesses, manufacturers and non-profit organizations.

Through it's partnerships with local non-profit organizations, SF Mercantile products have generated over a quarter of a million dollars in retail sales benefiting local organizations such as The Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, Human Rights Campaign, Matter of Trust and Under One Roof who's profits benefit localf HIV/AIDS service providers.

California keepsakes designed by artists who live in and love the golden state

Visit the SF Mercantile website to learn more about their company and products, don't forget to check out Dust City Wood Stickers available around California and their website.

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https://woodstickers.com/blogs/news/celebrating-the-inventor-of-the-wood-sticker-on-national-inventors-day2019-02-11T18:54:02-07:002019-02-25T11:15:19-07:00Celebrating the Inventor of the Wood Sticker on National Inventor's DayMeg HughesMore]]>

Josh glisan, The Inventor of the wood sticker

On February 11, 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Inventors' Day in the United States in recognition of the enormous contribution inventors make to the nation and the world. We use this day in History to honor and remember great inventors throughout history, as well as current ones. Today we are honoring our very own inventor, our CEO & Founder, Josh Glisan. Since 2014, Dust City Designs has been pioneering and perfecting the art of the Wood Sticker. Invented by our founder, Josh Glisan, Wood Stickers are an environmentally friendly & biodegradable alternative to the traditional sticker. Our Wood Stickers are the only sustainably sourced, biodegradable, flexible, and made in America Wood Stickers available on the market. With his background in Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, Josh had one goal in mind- he just wanted to build stuff and leave a sustainable foot print!

SUSTAINABLESINCE INCEPTION

As a Dive Master with over 100 dives under his belt and a volunteer for Sea Shepherd and The Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Ocean Conservation has been a continued passion for Josh and has reflected in his business practices

When we first started making Dust City Wood Stickers™ we knew that our number one goal was to use materials that were sustainably sourced. We went through a lot of veneer suppliers until we found one supplier who could ensure that the wood we were using would not harm the environment. We are serious about conservation and proud that every one of our stickers carries the Forest Stewardship Council label. To find out more about FSC, their mission and goals click on the link below: https://us.fsc.org/en-us/what-we-do/mission-and-vision

“When I started to produce Wood Stickers I made every attempt to make their environmental impact as little as possible. It was my goal from the beginning. It wasn’t until I started researching how vinyl stickers were made that I really began to understand the massive environmental impact that vinyl has on our ecosystem. Vinyl stickers are a massive contributor to the micro plastic tragedy that is plaguing our waterways. As a vinyl sticker starts to break down it creates these tiny plastic flakes that end up in every marine ecosystem. It’s an issue that no one has talked about and no one is currently willing to address, up until now. We’re here to create a sticker that is eco friendly in both it’s creation and its disposal.” Josh Glisan, CEO & Founder

Wood Stickers were a result of some of Josh's other woodworking projects. Before Wood Stickers existed, Josh was a leading tap handle manufacturer for many of the Colorado area breweries. He didn't stop there though! Dust City also made large-scale art installations for stages at music festivals. Our company's work for music festivals grew from the staff's attendance at a certain countercultural festival in Nevada, Burning Man. That's where the company's name actually originated from. For such festivals such as Sonic Bloom and Arise, Dust City has made big illuminated butterflies, 60-foot wooden signs, and other installations.

We know that whatever Josh creates next will be none other than amazing and unique. Make sure you keep an eye out as he paves the way for future innovations!

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New Wood Sticker animals come to Tennessee

Zoo Knoxville, an establishment rich in history and strongly focused on conservation, has come together with Dust City Designs to bring visitors some pretty adorable Wood Stickers. Available exclusively in Zoo Knoxville's gift shop, they feature a wide variety of the park's most fabulous animals!

Zoo Knoxville is one of the premiere zoological experiences in the Southeast. Committed to sharing ‘wildly fun’ experiences that educate and inspire, we feature acres of creative habitats for animal lovers of all ages to explore.

zooknoxville.org

A zoo of firsts

The Zoo Knoxville everyone knows and loves today was born in 1971, and seven years later marks a tremendous "first" of many granted to the establishment. The zoo successfully mated their most famous resident, Old Diamond, the main attraction, with Toto, a younger female. In 1978, their daughter, Little Diamond, became the first African elephant born in the Western Hemisphere. Because African elephants are endangered in their original habitat, it was hailed as an important achievement, not just for the Knoxville Zoo, but for the elephant world. Only two months after Little Diamond’s birth, Old Diamond became father of the second African elephant ever born in America, when Hillary was born to another elephant mother, Sapphire.

Today, Knoxville Zoo is accredited by the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has a few distinctions not shared by other zoos. More red pandas have been born in Knoxville than any other zoo in the world. Since the birth of Little Diamond, Knoxville Zoo has gone on to other firsts, including being the first zoo in the world to hatch critically endangered northern spider tortoises. Knoxville was also the first zoo in the world to successfully breed the second generation of captive-born Arakan forest turtles and common spider tortoises, an important contribution in the science of conservation.

Conservation of animals

Zoo Knoxville works with other zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) on a collective Species Survival Plan for all animals that live in AZA-accredited zoos in North America. Working together, we can maintain a healthy,
genetically diverse population in zoos to ensure we don’t lose animals to extinction when wild populations are in peril.

The zoo is also involved with conservation work in the field, with award-winning recognition for our efforts to save East Tennessee’s endangered bog turtle and ongoing research with native hellbender and mudpuppy salamanders. Their staff members
travel to far-flung places like the Komodo Islands, Madagascar and Indonesia to study animals in their native habitats.

Every guest that visits Zoo Knoxville also helps save wildlife and wild places. The “Quarters for Conservation” program gives 25 cents of every zoo ticket sold to on-going conservation programs around the globe.

Experiences at Zoo Knoxville

With TONS of activities for all ages, Knoxville provides a comprehensive education alongside amazing experiences with some of the zoo's inhabitants. These experiences include:

MEET DUST CITY DESIGNS ART DIRECTOR, MATT MENKE

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT DUST CITY DESIGNS?

Too many to name! I have been with the company since it's inception and my main roles are working as the Art Director, Operations Manager, and Website Lead. While working in my role as Art Director I am in charge of keeping our brand fresh and ever changing. I also manage different artists, in house and contracted, to develop over 2500 stock designs along with new designs every day for our customers!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND

I studied Graphic Design and received a BA in it. I’ve always had a strong interest and art and design and have long dreamed of being able to build a brand from scratch.

WHO ARE YOUR BIGGEST CREATIVE INFLUENCES?

My biggest creative influences are generally not people, but more environments. Things such as space, galaxies, planets, and nature tend to inspire me the most.

IS THERE AN ELEMENT OF ART YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH MOST?

My favorite part of art is the polarizing nature of it. Good art will always evoke some sort of response, whether it’s positive or negative.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ARTIST TOOL THAT YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT?

My computer! Having grown up in the age of Adobe, the programs seem like a natural extension as an artist. That said, I still love to draw by hand every now and then.

TELL US ABOUT A DESIGN YOU'VE MADE FOR DUST CITY DESIGNS THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF

Sadly my days of actually creating designs at Dust City are pretty far passed, but I do have a number of projects that I’ve worked on that made me proud. Some of my favorite projects include the various National Parks and creating designs of their landmarks.

DO YOU HAVE AN OFFICE NICKNAME? WHAT IS IT AND WHY?

People at the shop tend to call me Cat Lady. I think it's because I like cats.

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT ANIMAL WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Obviously a cat. This needs no explanation

IF YOU COULD VISIT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD YOU'VE NEVER BEEN, WHERE WOULD YOU GO AND WHY?

I'd love to visit along the Northern Pole to see the auroras. That's something I've always wanted to see in my lifetime!

ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE...WOULD YOU RATHER FIGHT ONE HORSE-SIZED DUCK, OR 100 DUCK-SIZED HORSES?

Pepsi Center has more than 250 events each year including concerts, family shows, and is home to the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Mammoth.

Now while attending any Pepsi Center sporting event you can find Dust City Wood Stickers in the Team Store! Take home a token showing your favorite team's mascot, or rep your team through a variety of designs.

PEPSI CENTER HISTORY

Since opening October 1, 1999, with a sold-out performance by Celine Dion, Pepsi Center has hosted a wide variety of events including hockey and basketball games, musical acts, and family events.

Home of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and NLL’s Colorado Mammoth, Pepsi Center seats 19,099 for basketball games and 18,007 for hockey and lacrosse games.

Pepsi Center is one of the very few sports venues in North America that provides a separate practice facility for its team. Additional features of Pepsi Center include Pepsi Vision, a 70,000 lbs Daktronics-manufactured center-hung scoreboard that rivals the largest of its kind in the world. A new state-of-the-art projection system transforms the Pepsi Center floor into a giant 4K resolution screen during team events and is a must-see feature.

ABOUT THE TEAMS

The Avalanche relocated to Denver from Quebec City during the summer of 1995.They became the first NHL team to win the Stanley Cup in the season following a relocation. In 2001, the Avalanche won their second and most recent championship. They have won nine division titles (including their first eight in a row in Denver, the longest such streak in NHL history) and qualified for the playoffs in each of their first ten seasons in Denver; this streak ended in 2007.

The Mammoth have played box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League at Pepsi Center since the 2003 season. In 2004 and from 2006 to 2008, the Mammoth lead the league in attendance. 2006 was the first year in the 20-year history of the NLL that the league had an attendance of more than one million fans in one season, and the Mammoth had the honor of hosting fan number one million. In the 2006 season, the Mammoth won the Champion's Cup by a score of 16-9.

The Nuggets were founded as the Denver Larks in 1967, but changed their name to Rockets before the first season. They became the Nuggets in 1974. The team has had some periods of success, qualifying for the ABA Playoffs for all seasons from 1967 to the 1976 ABA playoffs where it lost in the finals.The team joined the NBA in 1976 and qualified for the NBA playoffs in nine consecutive seasons in the 1980's and ten consecutive seasons from 2004 to 2013. However, it has not made an appearance in a championship round since its last year in the ABA.

Team Stickers are Available Exclusively at the Pepsi Center

Be sure to check out the Team Store located at the North side of the Grand Atrium adjacent to the Box Office lobby. For hours, directions and the latest Pepsi Center events check out their website!

Turkey hill experience wood stickers

The Turkey Hill Experience features interactive exhibits allowing you to learn about dairy culture, the store of Turkey Hill Dairy, and how the company's ice cream and iced tea flavors are selected and created. You can visit the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, PA!

Rich in History

Discover the history and culture of western Lancaster County and the Susquehanna River Valley. Experience the natural beauty and the stories that shaped the area, along with the beginnings of Turkey Hill Dairy and the farmland around it.

Learn what it was like in the early days of Turkey Hill Dairy and how they grew from a small family-owned dairy farm into the national production facility they are today. While here, learn what it was like to be a milk delivery driver, milk their mechanical cows, and sample their products.

Learn from Interactive Exhibits

Discover, taste and experience tea from around the world in ways you have never before! The Tea Discovery teaches about aromas and unique flavors from an expert. Tasting is a necessity in this 30-minute class, so be sure to reserve a seat and come ready to try new flavors!

From milk and cream delivery to freezing the mix and filling cartons, you can walk through and interact with a virtual ice cream making process. First learn the steps, then the science, and then develop your own ice cream concoction! After all the hard work you can cool off with a taste test of our latest flavors.

There's much more to experience at Turkey Hill, so be sure to stop in! Don't forget to take the experience home with you with one of our unique wood stickers!

Turkey hill is fun for the whole family!

Experience what it's like to be a Turkey Hill Dairy ice cream maker for a day. In addition to Their interactive exhibits, you can sit in a vintage milk truck, milk a mechanical cow, star in your very own Turkey Hill commercial, and enjoy plenty of free samples of iced tea and ice cream! Be sure to check out the gift shop, online or on the first floor of the Turkey Hill Experiece for Dust City Wood Stickers!

LUCY THE ELEPHANT, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK.

When we met the folks from the Lucy the Elephant National Historic Landmark we were THRILLED that they wanted to turn her into a Wood Sticker! Located in Margate, New Jersey, Lucy the Elephant stands six stories high and offers tours that provide a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding shore area.

"Originally named Elephant Bazaar, Lucy the Elephant was built by a real estate speculator who owned a great many parcels of land at the Jersey Shore. In order to attract visitors and potential buyers, James V. Lafferty built a six-story, elephant-shaped building as a novelty amusement. He patented his idea, ensuring that his structure would remain a unique piece of architecture. Eventually a popular hotel business was built around the structure. Presidents and royalty came from around the world to stay at the neighboring Elephant Hotel and climb the winding stairs up to Lucy’s howdah.

During her history Lucy has survived hurricanes, ocean floods, and even a fire started by some inebriated party-goers when she served as a tavern; however, by the 1960’s it became apparent there was one disaster Lucy could not overcome -- neglect. By that time, the once proud jewel of the South Jersey isles has become an almost hopeless, wretched wreck. It was then a new developer purchased the land where Lucy stood with the intent to build a new condominium on the site. The beach and ocean could stay -- but the elephant had to go!

To the rescue came the Save Lucy Committee, Inc. Within weeks, this small group of ordinary citizens raised enough money to move the entire decaying structure two blocks away to a new site owned by the City of Margate. Thirty years and over one million dollars later, Lucy the Elephant has been completely restored to her original splendor, inside and out. In 1976, Lucy was designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Government as the oldest example of a unique form of “zoomorphic” architecture and is known as America’s Oldest Roadside Attraction. Today, Lucy the Elephant is every bit as popular and beloved as ever. "

DUST CITY WOOD STICKERS FEATURED ARTIST

ZACH WIEBE

"I was born and raised in Colorado. Growing up I was never interested in reading, so my parents gave me a bunch of copies of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes books hoping the pictures would help; but I was only interested from then on in redrawing Calvin and Hobbes strips. From there my grandma, who was an incredible painter and loved painting in her spare time, taught me how to paint when I was very young. From a very young age I was only interested in creating things, so drawing and painting quickly became my passion and hobby. I never thought much about making it a career until I took an intro to art history course my freshman year in college. My professor told me I was wasting my time doing anything if I wasn’t using my talent as an artist and helped me get into art school. I still never thought much about it as a career path, just an excuse to draw more through the day and be allowed to draw in class rather than doodling in the side columns of my text books."

What is your favorite art style:

"Neo-Traditional and any form of Surrealism"

What is your favorite 90's jam:

"Adams Song Blink 182"

If your creative work were edible, what would it taste like:

"Chocolate, because everything should taste like chocolate."

What is your favorite cartoon character to draw:

"Calvin and Hobbes"

What inspired you to become a professional artist:

"It was shortly after I was accepted into the art program in college my freshman year when an old friend introduced me to the work of Alex Pardee. Art had always just been fun to me as a way of expressing myself. Once I was introduced to Alex’s work and seeing what he was doing with his life I knew right then that I needed to do that. I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life and I knew I wouldn’t settle or be happy doing anything else if I wasn’t creating something every day."

Who are your biggest creative influences:

"Van Gogh has always been my biggest creative influence in my life. His art has always stood out to me above anything I have ever seen. Starry Night will forever remain my favorite piece of art ever created. I love his passion and that he truly feared for the sake of creating never gaining recognition or making profit off his work until after he died. He was told by many and most that he was no good. Crazy even for chasing that dream but he kept painting because he needed to. Obviously my late grandma was a tremendous inspiration to me becoming and artist, I always wanted to paint as well as her and am forever grateful for her sharing her passion with me.

THE WORLD'S FIRst & only CORN PALACE TO START CARRYING WOOD STICKERS

MITCHELL, SD- The Corn Palace, a multi-purpose arena and facility, is a premier tourist attraction in South Dakota. It was built as a way to prove to the world that South Dakota had a healthy agricultural climate and see's upwards of 500,000 tourists around the nation each year. The Corn Palace is a multifaceted staple in the Mitchell, SD community and hosts events from large festivals, to local graduations, proms, and more!

Keep on reading to learn more about "the agricultural show-place of the world!"

WHY NOT THE BAHAMAS? OR THE CORN PALACE?

Quote by Richelle Mead

THE CORN PALACE HISTORY

"Eight years before the turn of the 20th century, in 1892 (when Mitchell, South Dakota was a small, 12-year-old city of 3,000 inhabitants) the World's Only Corn Palace was established on the city’s Main Street. During it’s over 100 years of existence, it has become known worldwide and now attracts more than a half a million visitors annually. The palace was conceived as a gathering place where city residents and their rural neighbors could enjoy a fall festival with extraordinary stage entertainment - a celebration to climax a crop-growing season and harvest. This tradition continues today with the annual Corn Palace Festival held in late August each year.By 1905 the success of the Corn Palace had been assured and a new Palace was to be built, but this building soon became too small. In 1919, the decision to build a third Corn Palace was made. This one was to be permanent and more purposeful than its predecessors. The present building was completed in 1921, just in time for the Corn Palace Festivities. That winter Mitchell hosted its first boy’s state basketball tournament. The building was considered to have the finest basketball arena in the upper Midwest area.In the 1930’s, steps were taken to recapture the artistic decorative features of the building and minarets and kiosks of Moorish design were added restoring the appearance of early day Corn Palace."

the corn palace murals

Known as a folk-art wonder on the prairie of South Dakota, The Corn Palace is redecorated each year with a different theme in mind, and murals are designed to reflect those themes. 13 different naturally colored corn, native grasses, and grains are used to create the different murals year after year to make it "the agricultural show-place of the world!"

DUST CITY WOOD STICKERS

ECO FRIENDLY PACKAGING

Here at Dust City, we always strive to be as eco-friendly as possible with our products. With that, we also wanted to ensure that all of the packaging that our products come in is equally as eco-friendly! From the hang tag, all the way to the shipping box, we try to make our impact as little as possible. Want to know what makes our packaging so environmentally friendly? Keep reading!

All of our Wood Sticker hang tags are printed on recycled content paper.

Shortly after we became a company, we began to look into packaging for our stickers. We wanted to make sure that our products were not only eco-friendly, but that our packaging was as well. We linked up with a local print shop who was able to source us recycled content paper to print our hang tags on. This paper is made from a combination of both recycled material as well as non-recycled material. You might be thinking to yourself, "Well that's not environmentally friendly..." Fret not! All of the non-recycled paper material is sustainably sourced and Forest Stewardship Council certified. This means that the trees are grown specifically for the purpose of making paper and that they are grown in a manner that is sustainable for many generations to come without harming the environment.

Each of our stickers come with a protective hang tag backer printed on recycled paper.

In addition, they come packaged in a protective, biodegradable, cellophane sleeve.

All of our Wood Stickers come packaged in a biodegradable cellophane sleeve.

People constantly ask us, "How can you be an eco-friendly product when your stickers come packaged in a plastic sleeve?" The truth is, it's NOT PLASTIC, it's biodegradable cellophane! Cellophane is a great alternative to plastic. It has many of the beneficial properties such as clarify and structural strength, however, cellophane can biodegrade. Unlike plastic, cellophane is made from a plant based material called cellulose which is fully compostable. This allows for the packaging to break down over time, leaving no remnants. Plastic on the other hand, breaks down into tiny plastic micro-pieces that ultimately end up polluting our earth and oceans.

All of our Wood Stickers ship in sustainably sourced boxes and mailers.

Once we had our packaging nailed down, we wanted to find an eco-friendly way to ship our products. After a bit of research, we ran into another local Colorado company who specializes in sustainable packaging, Eco Enclose. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Eco Enclose offers everything from boxes, to mailers, to packaging tape, all sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly! They supply our shipping boxes and mailers that all of our Wood Stickers go out in. With that, you can rest easy knowing your stickers are as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible!

Want to know more about how our stickers are helping save the environment? WATCH BELOW!

INTERESTED WHOLESALE?Check out our Wholesale page! We've got over 2,500+ different designs in our catalog. There's literally something for everyone and every location! Find pricing, display options, and more. There is no set-up fee, displays are free, and name dropping is no charge! Get your order placed today!

ANNIE'S BARN

KANSAS CITY BASED BRAND EXPANDING IT'S WOOD PRODUCT LINE TO INCLUDE WOOD STICKERS

We had the amazing opportunity to connect with the Kansas farm girl turned folksy feminist-Leanne Stowe- the brain and bronze behind the Kansas City brand,Annie's Barn!

"My grandparents had an old red barn that sat back on their property near a creek we played in as kids. It was always a special place to me. My grandparents called me Annie. I wanted a name that was about my roots but a place where all were welcome -- the Barn is that place." - Leanne Stowe, Founder & Owner

Leanne began her career when she spent ten years in journalism working on newspapers and then left to go work in tech for a Fortune 500 corporation. After taking over the world, she worked to launch a tech startup before staying home with her true love- her kids. After totally owning the task of Field Day Director, PTA Mom and Coach to her daughter and son, her newest child, Annie's Barn, was born.

Annie's Barn was created in July 2012 as an online auction site after the passing of her Grandmother, who she deeply adored. It all began when Leanne started going to estate sales to buy items that her late Grandmother had. She eventually ended up with an entire garage full, which she then painted and refinished! This is when she decided to take her auctions to the next level. She went on to create a virtual auction on Facebook every Thursday night that people had to sign on to be a part of it. She grew such a following that the customers coined their own name for themselves- the "Barnstormers!" Soon the auctions began to grow old and her next calling was approaching: wooden signs!

Once the addition of her wooden signs were up and running, she was featured in a story written by a Denver area woman that went out over the Associated Press. This was when she launched her Etsy account in 2013 to take orders for her thriving wooden sign business. During this time she also launched a Converse tennis shoe item called KickBadges, and then did round sign parties which lead to the launching of her wood coaster line last year.

So what does the future hold for Annie's Barn? When asked if the brand would ever have it's own brick and mortar store, Leanne said that it has never been in the plans for Annie's Barn, and that would feel too much like "handcuffs." Leanne's brain works best not chained to anyone else's schedule. She loves coming up with ideas, testing them in her basement, and then launching on her own timeline and terms. Being a creative entrepreneur definitely suits Leanne Stowe, and we can't wait to see what she creates next for Annie's Barn!

Meow Wolf to Offer Snaggy and Other Wood Sticker Designs in Their Shops- Denver, Colorado

Meow Wolf is a Sante Fe, New Mexico based arts and entertainment group that creates immersive and interactive experiences that challenge the norms and transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. The company is composed of nearly 200 artists across all disciplines including architecture, sculpture, painting, photography and video production, virtual and augmented reality, software and hardware development, music and audio engineering, narrative writing, costuming and performance, and more. Basically everything. (Source)

Meow Wolf will soon be offering not only their beloved mascot, Snaggy, in mini and regular Wood Sticker sizes, but a multitude of other designs!

ECO FRIENDLY, SUSTAINABLE, AND BIODEGRADABLE

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

CUSTOM WOOD STICKERS MADE IN DENVER, COLORADO

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

The UMass Store, based out of Amherst, Massachusetts, is committed to providing quality and fair labor products to all of their customers. They have not only eliminated the use of plastic bags, but have also added a full "Sustainability Section" within their store.

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

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https://woodstickers.com/blogs/news/dust-city-wood-stickers-available-soon-in-palmetto-moon-a-chain-of-southern-lifestyle-stores-denver-colorado2018-08-15T17:28:00-06:002018-09-07T04:22:03-06:00Dust City Wood Stickers Available Soon in Palmetto Moon, a chain of Southern Lifestyle Stores-Denver, ColoradoMeg HughesDust City Wood Stickers Available Soon in Palmetto Moon, a chain of Southern Lifestyle Stores-Denver, Colorado

Dust City Wood Stickers is excited to announce that a collection of our Wood Stickers will be available at the 20+ Palmetto Moon store locations located in the Southeast United States. Palmetto Moon has been voted Charleston, South Carolina's Best Gift Store and Best Collegiate Store five years in a row!

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

Did you know that Giant Sequoia trees are some of the oldest and largest organisms on the planet? They are often referred to as the natural skyscrapers of the world! Giant Sequoia trees can only be found growing naturally in a narrow 260-mile strip of forest on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Sequoia Parks Conservancy aka (SPC) is dedicated to the restoration, conservation, and enjoyment of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and neighboring public lands through educational programs, stewardship support and direct funding. Sequoia Parks Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, working hand-in-hand with the National Park Service to support projects including trail improvements, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife and their natural habitat.(Source)

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

From the Great Smoky Mountains with Appalachian mud and mist, Ole Smoky Distillery was born. Tennessee's first federally licensed distillery has recently starting offering custom Wood Stickers complete with Ole Smoky logos, and multiple of your favorite different moonshine and whiskey flavors!

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

PrAna's decision to opt for natural Wood Stickers in stores fits perfectly with their mission to "inspire healthy, active, and free-spirited living." The company goes out of their way to ensure the impact they make on the world is mostly confined to their aesthetic. They have achieved their sustainability practices so far by using materials and partnering with companies and factories that adhere to strict guidelines for safe and efficacy!- Resource

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

House of Blues Custom Wood Stickers Available in their Gear Shops Nationwide-Made in Denver, Colorado

The music haven, House of Blues, offers branded Wood Stickers in their gear shops across the United States. You can find them in Anaheim, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, San Diego, Hollywood, and Myrtle Beach locations.

"The House of Blues grew out of founder Isaac Tigrett's love for the unique American art form known as the "the Blues". Weaned on this music during his early childhood in Tennessee, one of Isaac's goals was to introduce the world to the music of the rural south, including the Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Roots-based Rock & Roll.The very first House of Blues opened its doors in a converted historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1992 and is home to live music, original folk art, and delta-inspired cuisine. The House of Blues is dedicated to educating and celebrating the history of Southern Culture and African American artistic contributions to music and art."

House of Blues mission is to create:

A profitable, principled global entertainment company. To celebrate the diversity and brotherhood of world culture. To promote racial and spiritual harmony through love, peace, truth, righteousness and non-violence.

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.

As a Colorado native company, we love attending the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver. Outdoor Retailer is North America’s largest tradeshow in the outdoor industry drawing attendees and companies from all around the world! They put key focus on product sustainability and eco-friendly practices, which is why we were thrilled to partner with YETI Coolers to go green with their giveaway!

Eco Friendly, Sustainable, and Biodegradable

Our Wood Stickers are a premium take on the classic. They are a natural product made from locally sourced, FSC certified, real cherry and maple wood veneer. Dust City Wood Stickers leave a lasting impression. Vinyl stickers and labels are not only toxic to produce but they also release toxins when they begin to break down. When a vinyl sticker that is outdoors breaks down it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that will be around forever...let that sink in! Wood Stickers and labels are completely biodegradable, as the sticker starts to break down it decomposes and essentially becomes mulch. Even our packaging is eco friendly! Our hang tags are made from recycled paper and we use compostable cellulose bags to hold the wood stickers.

Custom Wood Stickers made in Denver, Colorado

Do you have a great idea for a design? Here at Dust City, we make a TON of custom designs for individuals and businesses. Do you have a creative use for a Wood Sticker? Let us know! We would love to see that idea come to fruition.